SAN FRANCISCO (November 10, 2013) – Issues with appraisals continue to impact real estate transactions, but better communications between real estate agents and appraisers could help to minimize problems, according to panelists at a property valuation forum here at the 2013 Realtors® Conference and Expo. Most of the attendees were both sales agents and appraisers.

Lenders implemented tighter lending standards in recent years, and appraisers must be able to conduct independent and impartial valuations due to increased… Read More